MasterChef star’s big NYC move
He was once a MasterChef Australia contestant but Dan Churchill has now opened up one of the hottest cafes in New York.
North America
Reality of one of world’s scariest cities
Kidnappings. Armed robberies. Sexual assaults. Deaths in broad daylight. Why would anyone come here? This is why.
Secrets of mysterious shipwreck revealed
AN EXCITING discovery of a doomed ship that had laid buried out of sight for 200 years in a famous lake could end up rewriting history.
Surprising truth about New York City
AN UNHAPPY journalist has penned an epic 13,500-word tirade about his once-great city, branding it a ‘pathetic imitation of what it once was’.
Women stranded on inflatable unicorn
A GROUP of women have laughed their way back onto land after police officers spotted them stranded on a giant, inflatable unicorn.
Shipwreck may solve 250-year mystery
A SHIPWRECK lying off North America for more than two centuries may hold clues to one of Australia’s greatest mysteries.
Museum pulls T-shirt after backlash
A MUSEUM is in hot water and has been forced to backflip after complaints about its latest Trump-related merchandise.
What no one told me about tourist hotspot
IT’S the destination on everyone’s lips right now thanks to its white sand beaches, new age vibe and jungle shrouded restaurants but this Aussie never expected this.
City where ‘poor’ people earn $159k
THERE’S a city that makes Sydney property prices look like a bargain, where households earning six-figure salaries are considered “low income”.
Hidden ancient temple uncovered
HUNDREDS of people were killed when an earthquake struck this region but it also uncovered an intriguing site; an ancient Aztec temple nestled inside a pyramid.
The real reason Americans love us
WE’RE brash and often impolite. But that’s the precise reason Australians are succeeding in huge numbers in New York.
Surprising truth about famous icons
THEY are the iconic spots known across the world. But the real stories behind these places may not be as well known.
Tourists cop it over ‘stupid’ photo
THIS couple snapped an incredible image as a plane came in to land overhead. They didn’t expect the swift backlash.
The New York you won’t get to see
BENEATH the bustling city are abandoned tunnels and stations that harbour secrets of gruesome deaths, fame and alienation.
‘I went to an adults-only topless resort’
IT’S a hotel known for its “adults-only sensual fun”, so we went to check it out and found a lot of surprises. WARNING: Contains nudity.
Nudist campground looking for lifeguard
THE private camping ground has taken to social media to fill the role but it’s struggling to find applicants.
Blogger reveals sneaky trick
SOCIAL media “influencer” Carolyn Stritch stunned her 190,000 followers with a Disneyland photo. It turns out that all was not what it seemed.
18,000 teens go wild on tiny island
A RESORT has been transformed into a hedonist’s paradise as thousands of students indulge in a booze-fuelled orgy of sun, sea and sex.
Dark history of ‘portal to hell’ in lake
A GIANT hole that’s suddenly appeared in the middle of a lake looks like the gateway to a watery underworld. Here is what’s really going on.
Helicopter crashes in Grand Canyon
A SIGHTSEEING tour of the Grand Canyon turned to tragedy when a helicopter crashed, killing three passengers and critically injuring four others.
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World’s biggest underwater cave discovered
DIVERS have just stumbled upon what is considered the world’s biggest cave system deep beneath the water’s surface, and it’s incredible.
Small town ruined by Google Maps
THANKS to a Google Maps shortcut, a small town in New Jersey says it’s now overrun with traffic. So it’s taking matters into its own hands.
The clubs where phones aren’t wanted
THEY are some of Hollywood’s most popular and hard to get into venues. But there’s one strict rule raising eyebrows.
Town’s drastic decision to deter tourists
AFTER already witnessing a bump in tourism, a small US town has voted to maintain a historic law so more tourists don’t come.
Creepy town where dead outnumber living
A TINY town in California has a chilling claim to fame. The dead residents outnumber the living by a thousand to one.
The newlyweds living your dream
NO MORTGAGE, no 40-hour a week desk job and no stress. These newlyweds did what the rest of us have only fantasised about.
‘I’ve never seen this on a runway’
AIRPORT foreman Scott Babcock was greeted by an unlikely, but cute, visitor when he went to clear snow on the runway.
The free tickets you should never take
TAKE it from these native New Yorkers — there are plenty of ways con artists try to scam tourists in the Big Apple. These are the main ones to watch out for.
‘If Mum watches this I’m screwed’
THREE Aussie blokes dived headfirst into the dangerous Alaskan wilderness with few plans and little preparation.
Iconic LA hallmark will soon be gone
ONE of Los Angeles’ most recognisable features will soon be gone — and it will change the city’s famous skyline completely.
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